An incident report states that a deputy clocked a 2006 BMW at 97 mph on Cross Anchor Highway. The deputy stopped the car near Meadowoods Road and asked Nichols, the driver, if he knew how fast he was going. Nichols said between 80 and 90 mph and when the deputy said it was 97 mph, Nichols said he “just felt a need for speed,” the report states. He was arrested on the reckless driving charge.

Nichols showed the deputy his concealed weapon permit and gave deputies his .380 pistol, according to the report. When deputies asked if they could search the car, Nichols told them no, the report states.

Sheriff David Taylor said deputies obtained a search warrant for the car, and found two containers of equaling a 1/2 gallon of moonshine in the trunk. Due to having the illegal liquor in his car, Nichols will lose his concealed weapons permit.

“We've already sent the necessary paperwork in to SLED to get it revoked,” Taylor said.

Nichols was released from the Union County Jail Tuesday on a $1,800 bond.

<p>A driver “with a need for speed” was charged with transporting moonshine Monday, according to deputies.</p><p>Joe Franklin Nichols Jr., 23, of 125 Wingfield Drive, Union, was charged with reckless driving, unlawful transportation of liquor and firearm possession during unlawful transport of liquor, according to online jail records.</p><p>An incident report states that a deputy clocked a 2006 BMW at 97 mph on Cross Anchor Highway. The deputy stopped the car near Meadowoods Road and asked Nichols, the driver, if he knew how fast he was going. Nichols said between 80 and 90 mph and when the deputy said it was 97 mph, Nichols said he “just felt a need for speed,” the report states. He was arrested on the reckless driving charge.</p><p>Nichols showed the deputy his concealed weapon permit and gave deputies his .380 pistol, according to the report. When deputies asked if they could search the car, Nichols told them no, the report states.</p><p>Sheriff David Taylor said deputies obtained a search warrant for the car, and found two containers of equaling a 1/2 gallon of moonshine in the trunk. Due to having the illegal liquor in his car, Nichols will lose his concealed weapons permit.</p><p>“We've already sent the necessary paperwork in to SLED to get it revoked,” Taylor said.</p><p>Nichols was released from the Union County Jail Tuesday on a $1,800 bond.</p>